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BONTERRA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT CITY OF HIALEAH, FLORIDA FINANCIAL REPORT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2016

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BONTERRA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT

CITY OF HIALEAH, FLORIDA FINANCIAL REPORT

FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2016

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BONTERRA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT CITY OF HIALEAH, FLORIDA

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT 1-2 MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS 3-6 BASIC FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Government-Wide Financial Statements:

Statement of Net Position 7 Statement of Activities 8 Fund Financial Statements:

Balance Sheet – Governmental Funds 9 Reconciliation of the Balance Sheet – Governmental Funds

to the Statement of Net Position 10 Statement of Revenues, Expenditures and Changes in Fund Balances – Governmental Funds 11 Reconciliation of the Statement of Revenues, Expenditures and Changes in Fund Balances of Governmental Funds to the Statement of Activities

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Notes to the Financial Statements 13-21 REQUIRED SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION

Schedule of Revenues, Expenditures and Changes in Fund Balance – Budget and Actual – General Fund

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Notes to Required Supplementary Information 23 INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT ON INTERNAL CONTROL OVER FINANCIAL

REPORTING AND COMPLIANCE AND OTHER MATTERS BASED ON AN AUDIT OF FINANCIAL STATEMENTS PERFORMED IN ACCORDANCE WITH GOVERNMENT AUDITING STANDARDS 24-25

INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT ON COMPLIANCE WITH THE REQUIREMENTS

OF SECTION 218.415, FLORIDA STATUTES, REQUIRED BY RULE 10.556(10) OF THE AUDITOR GENERAL OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA

26 MANAGEMENT LETTER REQUIRED BY CHAPTER 10.550 OF THE RULES

OF THE AUDITOR GENERAL OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA 27-28

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2700 North Military Trail Suite 350 Boca Raton, Florida 33431 (561) 994-9299 (800) 299-4728 Fax (561) 994-5823 www.graucpa.com

INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT To the Board of Supervisors Bonterra Community Development District City of Hialeah, Florida Report on the Financial Statements We have audited the accompanying financial statements of the governmental activities and each major fund of Bonterra Community Development District, City of Hialeah, Florida (“District”) as of and for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2016, and the related notes to the financial statements, which collectively comprise the District’s basic financial statements as listed in the table of contents.

Management’s Responsibility for the Financial Statements Management is responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of these financial statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America; this includes the design, implementation, and maintenance of internal control relevant to the preparation and fair presentation of financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.

Auditor’s Responsibility Our responsibility is to express opinions on these financial statements based on our audit. We conducted our audit in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of America and the standards applicable to financial audits contained in Government Auditing Standards, issued by the Comptroller General of the United States. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free from material misstatement.

An audit involves performing procedures to obtain audit evidence about the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. The procedures selected depend on the auditor’s judgment, including the assessment of the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to fraud or error. In making those risk assessments, the auditor considers internal control relevant to the entity’s preparation and fair presentation of the financial statements in order to design audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the entity’s internal control. Accordingly, we express no such opinion. An audit also includes evaluating the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of significant accounting estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements.

We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our audit opinions.

OpinionsIn our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the respective financial position of the governmental activities and each major fund of the District as of September 30, 2016, and the respective changes in financial position, thereof for the fiscal year then ended in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

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Other Matters Required Supplementary Information

Accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America require that the management’s discussion and analysis and budgetary comparison information be presented to supplement the basic financial statements. Such information, although not a part of the basic financial statements, is required by the Governmental Accounting Standards Board, who considers it to be an essential part of financial reporting for placing the basic financial statements in an appropriate operational, economic, or historical context. We have applied certain limited procedures to the required supplementary information in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of America, which consisted of inquiries of management about the methods of preparing the information and comparing the information for consistency with management’s responses to our inquiries, the basic financial statements, and other knowledge we obtained during our audit of the basic financial statements. We do not express an opinion or provide any assurance on the information because the limited procedures do not provide us with sufficient evidence to express an opinion or provide any assurance.

Other Reporting Required by Government Auditing Standards

In accordance with Government Auditing Standards, we have also issued our report dated June 19, 2017, on our consideration of the District’s internal control over financial reporting and on our tests of its compliance with certain provisions of laws, regulations, contracts, grant agreements and other matters. The purpose of that report is to describe the scope of our testing of internal control over financial reporting and compliance and the results of that testing, and not to provide an opinion on internal control over financial reporting or on compliance. That report is an integral part of an audit performed in accordance with Government Auditing Standards in considering the District’s internal control over financial reporting and compliance.

Report on Other Legal and Regulatory Requirements We have also issued our report dated June 19, 2017, on our consideration of the District’s compliance with the requirements of Section 218.415, Florida Statutes, as required by Rule 10.556(10) of the Auditor General of the State of Florida. The purpose of that report is to provide an opinion based on our examination conducted in accordance with attestation standards established by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants.

June 19, 2017

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MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS Our discussion and analysis of Bonterra Community Development District, City of Hialeah, Florida (“District”) provides a narrative overview of the District’s financial activities for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2016. Please read it in conjunction with the District’s Independent Auditor’s Report, basic financial statements, accompanying notes and supplementary information to the basic financial statements. The District was established pursuant to the Uniform Community Development District Act of 1980, otherwise known as Chapter 190, Florida Statutes and created by Ordinance No. 15-61 of City of Hialeah, Florida enacted on July 14, 2015, effective on July 24, 2015, and no audit was required for the prior period. As a result, the balances as of and for the period ended September 30, 2015 are for less than a twelve month period and are unaudited. FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

The liabilities of the District exceeded its assets at the close of the most recent fiscal year resulting in a net position deficit balance of ($1,265,912).

The change in the District’s total net position in comparison with the prior fiscal year was

($1,270,856), a decrease. The key components of the District’s net position and change in net position are reflected in the table in the government-wide financial analysis section.

At September 30, 2016, the District’s governmental funds reported combined ending fund

balances of $665,504, an increase of $660,560 in comparison with the prior fiscal year. A portion of fund balance is restricted for debt service and capital projects, and the remainder is unassigned fund balance which is available for spending at the District’s discretion.

During fiscal year 2016, the District implemented Governmental Accounting Standards Board (“GASB”) Statement No. 72, Fair Value Measurement and Application, GASB Statement No. 76, The Hierarchy of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles for State and Local Governments, and GASB Statement No. 79, Certain External Investment Pools and Pool Participants. Please see New Accounting Standards Adopted in Note 2 of the financial statements for additional information.

OVERVIEW OF FINANCIAL STATEMENTS This discussion and analysis are intended to serve as the introduction to the District’s basic financial statements. The District’s basic financial statements are comprised of three components: 1) government-wide financial statements, 2) fund financial statements, and 3) notes to the financial statements. This report also contains other supplementary information in addition to the basic financial statements themselves. Government-Wide Financial Statements The government-wide financial statements are designed to provide readers with a broad overview of the District’s finances, in a manner similar to a private-sector business. The statement of net position presents information on all the District’s assets, deferred outflows of resources, liabilities, and deferred inflows of resources with the residual amount being reported as net position. Over time, increases or decreases in net position may serve as a useful indicator of whether the financial position of the District is improving or deteriorating. The statement of activities presents information showing how the government’s net position changed during the most recent fiscal year. All changes in net position are reported as soon as the underlying event giving rise to the change occurs, regardless of the timing of related cash flows. Thus, revenues and expenses are reported in this statement for some items that will only result in cash flows in future fiscal periods.

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OVERVIEW OF FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued) The government-wide financial statements include all governmental activities that are principally supported by Developer contributions. The District does not have any business-type activities. The governmental activities of the District include the general government (management) function. Fund Financial Statements A fund is a grouping of related accounts that is used to maintain control over resources that have been segregated for specific activities or objectives. The District, like other state and local governments, uses fund accounting to ensure and demonstrate compliance with finance-related legal requirements. The District has one fund category: governmental funds. Governmental Funds Governmental funds are used to account for essentially the same functions reported as governmental activities in the government-wide financial statements. However, unlike the government-wide financial statements, governmental fund financial statements focus on near-term inflows and outflows of spendable resources, as well as on balances of spendable resources available at the end of the fiscal year. Such information may be useful in evaluating a District’s near-term financing requirements. Because the focus of governmental funds is narrower than that of the government-wide financial statements, it is useful to compare the information presented for governmental funds with similar information presented for governmental activities in the government-wide financial statements. By doing so, readers may better understand the long-term impact of the District’s near-term financing decisions. Both the governmental fund balance sheet and the governmental fund statement of revenues, expenditures, and changes in fund balances provide a reconciliation to facilitate this comparison between governmental funds and governmental activities. The District maintains three individual governmental funds. Information is presented separately in the governmental fund balance sheet and the governmental fund statement of revenues, expenditures, and changes in fund balances for the general fund, debt service fund, and capital projects fund, all of which are considered to be major funds. The District adopts an annual appropriated budget for its general fund. A budgetary comparison schedule has been provided for the general fund to demonstrate compliance with the budget. Notes to the Financial Statements The notes provide additional information that is essential to a full understanding of the data provided in the government-wide and fund financial statements. GOVERNMENT-WIDE FINANCIAL ANALYSIS As noted earlier, net position may serve over time as a useful indicator of an entity’s financial position. In the case of the District, liabilities exceeded assets at the close of the most recent fiscal year.

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GOVERNMENT-WIDE FINANCIAL ANALYSIS (Continued) Key components of the District’s net position are reflected in the following table:

2016(Unaudited)

2015Current and other assets 781,782$ 15,048$ Capital assets, net of depreciation 14,354,185 -

Total assets 15,135,967 15,048 Current liabilities 524,769 10,104 Long-term liabilities 15,877,110 -

Total liabilities 16,401,879 10,104 Net position

Net investment in capital assets (1,522,925) - Restricted 235,709 - Unrestricted 21,304 4,944

Total net position (1,265,912)$ 4,944$

NET POSITIONSEPTEMBER 30,

The District’s net position reflects its investment in capital assets (e.g. land, land improvements, and infrastructure); less any related debt used to acquire those assets that is still outstanding. These assets are used to provide services to residents; consequently, these assets are not available for future spending. Although the District’s investment in capital assets is reported net of related debt, it should be noted that the resources needed to repay this debt must be provided from other sources, since the capital assets themselves cannot be used to liquidate these liabilities. The restricted portion of the District’s net position represents resources that are subject to external restrictions on how they may be used. The remaining balance of unrestricted net position may be used to meet the District’s other obligations The District’s net position decreased during the most recent fiscal year. The majority of the decrease is due to the cost associated with the issuance of the Bonds. Key elements of the change in net position are reflected in the following table:

2016(Unaudited)

2015Revenues:Program revenues

Operating grants and contributions 69,684$ 51,896$ Capital grants and contributions 6,038 -

Total revenues 75,722 51,896 Expenses:

General government 69,159 46,952 Bond issue costs 693,427 - Interest 583,992 -

Total expenses 1,346,578 46,952 Change in net position (1,270,856) 4,944 Net position - beginning 4,944 - Net position - ending (1,265,912)$ 4,944$

CHANGES IN NET POSITIONFOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED SEPTEMBER 30,

As noted above and in the statement of activities, the cost of all governmental activities during the fiscal year ended September 30, 2016 was $1,346,578. A portion of the District’s activities were paid by program revenues. The District also received funds from investment earnings which are also included in program revenues.

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GENERAL BUDGETING HIGHLIGHTS An operating budget was adopted and maintained by the governing board for the District pursuant to the requirements of Florida Statutes. The budget is adopted using the same basis of accounting that is used in preparation of the fund financial statements. The legal level of budgetary control, the level at which expenditures may not exceed budget, is in the aggregate. Any budget amendments that increase the aggregate budgeted appropriations must be approved by the Board of Supervisors. Actual general fund expenditures did not exceed appropriations for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2016.

Actual general fund expenditures for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2016 were less than appropriations due primarily to anticipated costs which were not incurred in the current fiscal year. CAPITAL ASSETS AND DEBT ADMINISTRATION Capital Assets At September 30, 2016, the District had $14,354,185 invested in capital assets for its governmental activities. In the government-wide financial statements no depreciation has been taken. More detailed information about the District’s capital assets is presented in the notes of the financial statements. Capital Debt At September 30, 2016, the District had $15,940,000 in Bonds outstanding. More detailed information about the District’s capital debt is presented in the notes of the financial statements. ECONOMIC FACTORS AND NEXT YEAR’S BUDGETS Subsequent to fiscal year end, the District’s infrastructure project is continuing as certain improvements were acquired from the Developer. Further information about the project is presented in the notes to financial statements. In addition, the District is in the process of issuing new Bonds in order to purchase a clubhouse subsequent to fiscal year end. CONTACTING THE DISTRICT’S FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT This financial report is designed to provide our citizens, land owners, customers, investors and creditors with a general overview of the District’s finances and to demonstrate the District’s accountability for the financial resources it manages and the stewardship of the facilities it maintains. If you have questions about this report or need additional financial information, contact the Bonterra Community Development District’s Finance Department at 5385 N Nob Hill Road, Sunrise, Florida 33351.

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BONTERRA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT CITY OF HIALEAH, FLORIDA

STATEMENT OF NET POSITION SEPTEMBER 30, 2016

ASSETSCash 6,768$ Due from Develolper 20,267 Accrued interest receivable 195 Restriced assets:

Investments 754,552 Capital assets:

Nondepreciable 14,354,185 Total assets 15,135,967

LIABILITIES Accounts payable 116,278 Accrued interest payable 408,491 Non-current liabilities:

Due within one year 245,000 Due in more than one year 15,632,110

Total liabilities 16,401,879

NET POSITIONNet investment in capital assets (1,522,925) Restricted for debt service 235,709 Unrestricted 21,304

Total net position (1,265,912)$

Governmental Activities

See notes to the financial statements

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BONTERRA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT CITY OF HIALEAH, FLORIDA STATEMENT OF ACTIVITIES

FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2016

Operating CapitalGrants and Grants and Governmental

Functions/Programs Expenses Contributions Contributions ActivitiesPrimary government:

Governmental activities:General government 69,159$ 68,445$ -$ (714)$ Bond issue costs 693,427 - 6,038 (687,389) Interest on long-term debt 583,992 1,239 - (582,753)

Total governmental activities 1,346,578 69,684 6,038 (1,270,856)

Change in net position (1,270,856) Net position - beginning 4,944 Net position - ending (1,265,912)$

Net (Expense) Revenue and

Changes in Net PositionProgram Revenues

See notes to the financial statements

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BONTERRA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT CITY OF HIALEAH, FLORIDA

BALANCE SHEET GOVERNMENTAL FUNDS

SEPTEMBER 30, 2016

Debt CapitalGeneral Service Projects

ASSETSCash 6,768$ -$ -$ 6,768$ Investments - 644,058 110,494 754,552 Due from Developer 20,267 - - 20,267 Accrued interest receivable - 142 53 195

Total assets 27,035$ 644,200$ 110,547$ 781,782$

LIABILITIES AND FUND BALANCESLiabilities:

Accounts payable 22,805$ -$ 93,473$ 116,278$ Total liabilities 22,805 - 93,473 116,278

Fund balances:Restricted for:

Debt service - 644,200 - 644,200 Capital projects - - 17,074 17,074

Unassigned 4,230 - - 4,230 Total fund balances 4,230 644,200 17,074 665,504

Total liabilities and fund balances 27,035$ 644,200$ 110,547$ 781,782$

Total Governmental

Funds

Major Funds

See notes to the financial statements

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BONTERRA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT CITY OF HIALEAH, FLORIDA

RECONCILIATION OF THE BALANCE SHEET – GOVERNMENTAL FUNDS TO THE STATEMENT OF NET POSITION

FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2016

Fund balance - governmental funds 665,504$

Amounts reported for governmental activities in the statement of net position are different because:

Cost of capital assets 14,354,185 Accumulated depreciation - 14,354,185

Accrued interest payable (408,491) Original issue discount/premium 64,505 Amortization of original issue discount/premium (1,615) Bonds payable (15,940,000) (16,285,601)

Net position of governmental activities (1,265,912)$

Capital assets used in governmental activities are not financialresources and, therefore, are not reported as assets in thegovernmental funds. The statement of net position includesthose capital assets, net of accumulated depreciation, in theassets of the government as a whole.

Liabilities not due and payable from current availableresources are not reported as liabilities in the governmentalfund financial statements. All liabilities, both current and long-term, are reported in the government-wide financialstatements.

See notes to the financial statements

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BONTERRA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT CITY OF HIALEAH, FLORIDA

STATEMENT OF REVENUES, EXPENDITURES, AND CHANGES IN FUND BALANCES

GOVERNMENTAL FUNDS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2016

Debt CapitalGeneral Service Projects

REVENUESDeveloper contributions 68,445$ -$ -$ 68,445$ Interest - 1,239 6,038 7,277

Total revenues 68,445 1,239 6,038 75,722

EXPENDITURESCurrent:

General government 69,159 - - 69,159 Debt service:

Interest - 173,886 - 173,886 Bond issuance costs - - 693,427 693,427

Capital outlay - - 14,354,185 14,354,185 Total expenditures 69,159 173,886 15,047,612 15,290,657

Excess (deficiency) of revenuesover (under) expenditures (714) (172,647) (15,041,574) (15,214,935)

OTHER FINANCING SOURCES (USES)Transfer in - 5,660 - 5,660 Transfer out - - (5,660) (5,660) Bond proceeds - 811,187 15,128,813 15,940,000 Original issue discount - - (64,505) (64,505)

Total other financing sources (uses) - 816,847 15,058,648 15,875,495

Net change in fund balances (714) 644,200 17,074 660,560

Fund balances - beginning 4,944 - - 4,944

Fund balances - ending 4,230$ 644,200$ 17,074$ 665,504$

Total Governmental

Funds

Major Funds

See notes to the financial statements

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BONTERRA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT CITY OF HIALEAH, FLORIDA

RECONCILIATION OF THE STATEMENT OF REVENUES, EXPENDITURES AND CHANGES IN FUND BALANCES OF GOVERNMENTAL FUNDS TO THE STATEMENT OF ACTIVITIES

FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2016

660,560$

Amounts reported for governmental activities in the statement of activities are different because:

Governmental funds report capital outlays as expenditures;however, the cost of capital assets is eliminated in the statementof activities and capitalized in the statement of net position. 14,354,185

Governmental funds report the face amount of Bonds issued asfinancial resources when debt is first issued, whereas theseamounts are eliminated in the statement of activities andrecognized as long-term liabilities in the statement of netposition. (15,940,000)

In connection with the issuance of the Bonds, the original issuediscount/premium is reported as a financing use/source whendebt is first issued, whereas this amount is eliminated in thestatement of activities and reduces/increases long-term liabilitiesin the statement of net position. 64,505 Amortization of Bond discounts/premiums is not recognized inthe governmental fund financial statements, but is reported as anexpense in the statement of activities. (1,615)

The change in accrued interest on long-term liabilities betweenthe current and prior fiscal year is recorded in the statement ofactivities but not in the governmental fund financial statements. (408,491)

Change in net position of governmental activities (1,270,856)$

Net change in fund balances - total governmental funds

See notes to the financial statements

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BONTERRA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT CITY OF HIALEAH, FLORIDA

NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

NOTE 1 – NATURE OF ORGANIZATION AND REPORTING ENTITY Bonterra Community Development District ("District") was created on July 14, 2015 pursuant to the Uniform Community Development District Act of 1980, otherwise known as Chapter 190, Florida Statutes, by ordinance 15-61 of City of Hialeah, Florida. The Act provides among other things, the power to manage basic services for community development, power to borrow money and issue Bonds, and to levy and assess non-ad valorem assessments for the financing and delivery of capital infrastructure. While the District was established in 2015, there has been no substantial activity in the prior period. The District was established for the purpose of financing and managing the acquisition, construction, maintenance and operation of a portion of the infrastructure necessary for community development within the District. The District is governed by the Board of Supervisors ("Board") which is composed of five members. The District conducts general elections based on property owners within the District. The Board of Supervisors of the District exercise all powers granted to the District pursuant to Chapter 190, Florida Statutes. At September 30, 2016, all of the Board members are affiliated with Hialeah Communities and Lennar Homes (“Developers”). The Board has the responsibility for: 1. Assessing and levying assessments. 2. Approving budgets. 3. Exercising control over facilities and properties. 4. Controlling the use of funds generated by the District. 5. Approving the hiring and firing of key personnel. 6. Financing improvements. The financial statements were prepared in accordance with Governmental Accounting Standards Board (“GASB”) Statements. Under the provisions of those standards, the financial reporting entity consists of the primary government, organizations for which the District Board of Supervisors is considered to be financially accountable, and other organizations for which the nature and significance of their relationship with the District are such that, if excluded, the financial statements of the District would be considered incomplete or misleading. There are no entities considered to be component units of the District; therefore, the financial statements include only the operations of the District. NOTE 2 – SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Government-Wide and Fund Financial Statements The basic financial statements include both government-wide and fund financial statements. The government-wide financial statements (i.e., the statement of net position and the statement of activities) report information on all of the non-fiduciary activities of the primary government. For the most part, the effect of interfund activity has been removed from these statements. The statement of activities demonstrates the degree to which the direct expenses of a given function or segment is offset by program revenues. Direct expenses are those that are clearly identifiable with a specific function or segment. Program revenues include 1) charges to customers who purchase, use, or directly benefit from goods, services, or privileges provided by a given function or segment; operating-type special assessments for maintenance and debt service are treated as charges for services and 2) grants and contributions that are restricted to meeting the operational or capital requirements of a particular function or segment. Other items not included among program revenues are reported instead as general revenues.

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NOTE 2 – SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued) Measurement Focus, Basis of Accounting and Financial Statement Presentation The government-wide financial statements are reported using the economic resources measurement focus and the accrual basis of accounting. Revenues are recorded when earned and expenses are recorded when a liability is incurred, regardless of the timing of related cash flows. Assessments are recognized as revenues in the year for which they are levied. Grants and similar items are to be recognized as revenue as soon as all eligibility requirements imposed by the provider have been met. Governmental fund financial statements are reported using the current financial resources measurement focus and the modified accrual basis of accounting. Revenues are recognized as soon as they are both measurable and available. Revenues are considered to be available when they are collectible within the current period or soon enough thereafter to pay liabilities of the current period. For this purpose, the government considers revenues to be available if they are collected within 60 days of the end of the current fiscal period. Expenditures are recorded when a liability is incurred, as under accrual accounting. However, debt service expenditures are recorded only when payment is due. Assessments Assessments are non-ad valorem assessments on benefitted property within the District. Operating and Maintenance Assessments are based upon adopted budget and levied annually at a public hearing of the District. Debt Service Assessments are levied when Bonds are issued and assessed and collected on an annual basis. The District may collect assessments directly or utilize the uniform method of collection (Chapter 197.3632, Florida Statutes). Direct collected assessments are due as determined by annual assessment resolution adopted by the Board of Supervisors. Assessments collected under the uniform method are mailed by County Tax Collector on November 1 and due on or before March 31 of each year. Property owners may prepay a portion or all of the Debt Service Assessments on their property subject to various provisions in the Bond documents. Assessments and interest associated with the current fiscal period are considered to be susceptible to accrual and so have been recognized as revenues of the current fiscal period. The portion of assessments receivable due within the current fiscal period is considered to be susceptible to accrual as revenue of the current period. The District reports the following major governmental funds:

General Fund The general fund is the general operating fund of the District. It is used to account for all financial resources except those required to be accounted for in another fund.

Debt Service Fund The debt service fund is used to account for the accumulation of resources for the annual payment of principal and interest on long-term debt. Capital Projects Fund This fund accounts for the financial resources to be used for the acquisition or construction of major infrastructure within the District. As a general rule, the effect of interfund activity has been eliminated from the government-wide financial statements. When both restricted and unrestricted resources are available for use, it is the government’s policy to use restricted resources first for qualifying expenditures, then unrestricted resources as they are needed.

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NOTE 2 – SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued)

New Accounting Standards Adopted During fiscal year 2016, the District adopted three new accounting standards as follows: GASB 72, Fair Value Measurement and Application The Statement improves financial reporting by clarifying the definition of fair value for financial reporting purposes, establishing general principles for measuring fair value, providing additional fair value application guidance, and enhancing disclosures about fair value measurements. These improvements are based in part on the concepts and definitions established in Concepts Statement No. 6, Measurement of Elements of Financial Statements, and other relevant literature.

GASB 76 - The Hierarchy of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles for State and Local Governments The Statement identifies—in the context of the current governmental financial reporting environment—the sources of accounting principles used to prepare financial statements of state and local governmental entities in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and the framework for selecting those principles.

GASB 79 - Certain External Investment Pools and Pool Participants This Statement establishes accounting and financial reporting standards for qualifying external investment pools that elect to measure for financial reporting purposes all of their investments at amortized cost. This Statement also establishes accounting and financial reporting standards for state and local governments that participate in a qualifying external investment pool that measures for financial reporting purposes all of its investments at amortized cost. Assets, Liabilities and Net Position or Equity Restricted Assets These assets represent cash and investments set aside pursuant to Bond covenants or other contractual restrictions.

Deposits and Investments The District’s cash and cash equivalents are considered to be cash on hand and demand deposits (interest and non-interest bearing). The District has elected to proceed under the Alternative Investment Guidelines as set forth in Section 218.415 (17) Florida Statutes. The District may invest any surplus public funds in the following:

a) The Local Government Surplus Trust Funds, or any intergovernmental investment pool authorized pursuant to the Florida Interlocal Cooperation Act;

b) Securities and Exchange Commission registered money market funds with the highest credit quality rating from a nationally recognized rating agency;

c) Interest bearing time deposits or savings accounts in qualified public depositories; d) Direct obligations of the U.S. Treasury.

Securities listed in paragraph c and d shall be invested to provide sufficient liquidity to pay obligations as they come due. The District records all interest revenue related to investment activities in the respective funds. Investments are measured at amortized cost or reported at fair value as required by generally accepted accounting principles. Prepaid Items Certain payments to vendors reflect costs applicable to future accounting periods and are recorded as prepaid items in both government-wide and fund financial statements.

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NOTE 2 – SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued) Assets, Liabilities and Net Position or Equity (Continued) Capital Assets Capital assets which include property, plant and equipment, and infrastructure assets (e.g., roads, sidewalks and similar items) are reported in the government activities columns in the government-wide financial statements. Capital assets are defined by the government as assets with an initial, individual cost of more than $5,000 (amount not rounded) and an estimated useful life in excess of two years. Such assets are recorded at historical cost or estimated historical cost if purchased or constructed. Donated capital assets are recorded at estimated fair market value at the date of donation. The costs of normal maintenance and repairs that do not add to the value of the asset or materially extend assets lives are not capitalized. Major outlays for capital assets and improvements are capitalized as projects are constructed. In the governmental fund financial statements, amounts incurred for the acquisition of capital assets are reported as fund expenditures. Depreciation expense is not reported in the governmental fund financial statements. Unearned Revenue Governmental funds report unearned revenue in connection with resources that have been received, but not yet earned. Long-Term Obligations In the government-wide financial statements long-term debt and other long-term obligations are reported as liabilities in the statement of net position. Bond premiums and discounts are deferred and amortized ratably over the life of the Bonds. Bonds payable are reported net of applicable premiums or discounts. Bond issuance costs are expensed when incurred. In the fund financial statements, governmental fund types recognize premiums and discounts, as well as issuance costs, during the current period. The face amount of debt issued is reported as other financing sources. Premiums received on debt issuances are reported as other financing sources while discounts on debt issuances are reported as other financing uses. Issuance costs, whether or not withheld from the actual debt proceeds received, are reported as debt service expenditures. Deferred Outflows/Inflows of Resources Deferred outflows of resources represent a consumption of net position that applies to future reporting period(s). For example, the District would record deferred outflows of resources on the statement of net position related to debit amounts resulting from current and advance refundings resulting in the defeasance of debt (i.e. when there are differences between the reacquisition price and the net carrying amount of the old debt). Deferred inflows of resources represent an acquisition of net position that applies to future reporting period(s). For example, when an asset is recorded in the governmental fund financial statements, but the revenue is unavailable, the District reports a deferred inflow of resources on the balance sheet until such times as the revenue becomes available.

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NOTE 2 – SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued) Assets, Liabilities and Net Position or Equity (Continued) Fund Equity/Net PositionIn the fund financial statements, governmental funds report non spendable and restricted fund balance for amounts that are not available for appropriation or are legally restricted by outside parties for use for a specific purpose. Assignments of fund balance represent tentative management plans that are subject to change. The District can establish limitations on the use of fund balance as follows:

Committed fund balance – Amounts that can be used only for the specific purposes determined by a formal action (resolution) of the Board of Supervisors. Commitments may be changed or lifted only by the Board of Supervisors taking the same formal action (resolution) that imposed the constraint originally. Resources accumulated pursuant to stabilization arrangements sometimes are reported in this category. Assigned fund balance – Includes spendable fund balance amounts established by the Board of Supervisors that are intended to be used for specific purposes that are neither considered restricted nor committed. The Board may also assign fund balance as it does when appropriating fund balance to cover differences in estimated revenue and appropriations in the subsequent year’s appropriated budget. Assignments are generally temporary and normally the same formal action need not be taken to remove the assignment.

The District first uses committed fund balance, followed by assigned fund balance and then unassigned fund balance when expenditures are incurred for purposes for which amounts in any of the unrestricted fund balance classifications could be used. Net position is the difference between assets and deferred outflows of resources less liabilities and deferred inflows of resources. Net position in the government-wide financial statements are categorized as net investment in capital assets, restricted or unrestricted. Net investment in capital assets represents net position related to infrastructure and property, plant and equipment. Restricted net position represents the assets restricted by the District’s Bond covenants or other contractual restrictions. Unrestricted net position consists of the net position not meeting the definition of either of the other two components.

Other Disclosures Use of EstimatesThe preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, and the reported amounts of revenues and expenditures during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

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NOTE 3 – BUDGETARY INFORMATION The District is required to establish a budgetary system and an approved Annual Budget. Annual Budgets are adopted on a basis consistent with generally accepted accounting principles for the general fund. All annual appropriations lapse at fiscal year end. The District follows these procedures in establishing the budgetary data reflected in the financial statements. a) Each year the District Manager submits to the District Board a proposed operating budget for the

fiscal year commencing the following October 1. b) Public hearings are conducted to obtain comments. c) Prior to October 1, the budget is legally adopted by the District Board. d) All budget changes must be approved by the District Board. e) The budgets are adopted on a basis consistent with generally accepted accounting principles. f) Unused appropriation for annually budgeted funds lapse at the end of the year.

NOTE 4 – DEPOSITS AND INVESTMENTS Deposits The District’s cash balances were entirely covered by federal depository insurance or by a collateral pool pledged to the State Treasurer. Florida Statutes Chapter 280, "Florida Security for Public Deposits Act", requires all qualified depositories to deposit with the Treasurer or another banking institution eligible collateral equal to various percentages of the average daily balance for each month of all public deposits in excess of any applicable deposit insurance held. The percentage of eligible collateral (generally, U.S. Governmental and agency securities, state or local government debt, or corporate bonds) to public deposits is dependent upon the depository's financial history and its compliance with Chapter 280. In the event of a failure of a qualified public depository, the remaining public depositories would be responsible for covering any resulting losses.

Investments The District’s investments were held as follows at September 30, 2016:

Maturities Amortized Cost Credit RiskFirst American Money Market Funds Class IShares

Weighted average of 5 days $ 754,552 S&P AAAm

754,552$

Credit risk – For investments, credit risk is generally the risk that an issuer of an investment will not fulfill its obligation to the holder of the investment. This is measured by the assignment of a rating by a nationally recognized statistical rating organization. Investment ratings by investment type are included in the preceding summary of investments.

Concentration risk – The District places no limit on the amount the District may invest in any one issuer. Interest rate risk – The District does not have a formal policy that limits investment maturities as a means of managing exposure to fair value losses arising from increasing interest rates. However, the Bond Indenture limits the type of investments held using unspent proceeds. Fair Value Measurement – When applicable, the District measures and records its investments using fair value measurement guidelines established in accordance with GASB Statements. The framework for measuring fair value provides a fair value hierarchy that prioritizes the inputs to valuation techniques.

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NOTE 4 – DEPOSITS AND INVESTMENTS (Continued) Investments (Continued) These guidelines recognize a three-tiered fair value hierarchy, in order of highest priority, as follows:

Level 1: Investments whose values are based on unadjusted quoted prices for identical investments in active markets that the District has the ability to access;

Level 2: Investments whose inputs - other than quoted market prices - are observable either directly or indirectly; and,

Level 3: Investments whose inputs are unobservable. The fair value measurement level within the fair value hierarchy is based on the lowest level of any input that is significant to the entire fair value measurement. Valuation techniques used should maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs. Money market investments that have a maturity at the time of purchase of one year or less and are held by governments other than external investment pools should be measured at amortized cost. Accordingly, the District’s investments have been reported at amortized cost above.

NOTE 5 – INTERFUND TRANSFERS

Interfund transfers for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2016 were as follows:Fund Transfer in Transfer outDebt Service Fund 5,600$ -$ Capital Projects Fund - (5,600) Total 5,600$ (5,600)$

Transfers are used to move revenues from the fund where collection occurs to the fund where funds have been reallocated for use. In the case of the District, transfers from the debt service fund to the capital projects fund were made in accordance with the Bond Indentures.

NOTE 6 – CAPITAL ASSETS Capital asset activity for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2016 was as follows:

Beginning Balance Increases Decreases

Ending Balance

Governmental activitiesCapital assets, not being depreciated

Infrastructure under construction -$ 14,354,185$ -$ 14,354,185$ Total capital assets, not being depreciated - 14,354,185 - 14,354,185

Governmental activities capital assets, net -$ 14,354,185$ -$ 14,354,185$

The infrastructure intended to serve the District has been estimated at a total cost of approximately $44,000,000. The infrastructure will include roadways, a storm water system, a water and sewer systems, and other improvements. A large portion of the costs incurred were paid directly to the Developers. The Developers have also incurred certain costs related to the project which may be conveyed to the District or to other entities. Any costs in excess of the amounts available from the bond proceeds will be paid by the Developers. Certain improvements will be conveyed to other entities upon completion of the project.

NOTE 7 – DEVELOPER TRANSACTIONS

Governmental Funds The Developer has agreed to fund the general operations of the District. In connection with that agreement, Developer contributions to the general fund were $68,445 which includes a receivable of $20,267 at September 30, 2016.

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NOTE 8 – LONG TERM LIABILITIES

Series 2015 On November 12, 2015 the District issued $7,120,000 of Special Assessment Bonds, Series 2015 due on May 1, 2046 with a fixed interest rate of 5.60%. The bonds were issued to finance the cost of acquiring, constructing and equipping certain assessable improvements. Interest is to be paid semiannually on each May 1 and November 1. Principal on the Bonds is to be paid serially commencing May, 2017 through May 1, 2046. The Series 2015 Bonds are subject to redemption at the option of the District prior to their maturity. The Bonds are subject to extraordinary mandatory redemption prior to their selected maturity in the manner determined by the Bond Registrar if certain events occurred as outlined in the Bond Indenture. The Bond Indenture established a debt service reserve requirement as well as other restrictions and requirements relating principally to the use of proceeds to pay for the infrastructure improvements and the procedures to be followed by the District on assessments to property owners. The District agrees to levy special assessments in annual amounts adequate to provide payment of debt service and to meet the reserve requirements. The District was in compliance with the requirements at September 30, 2016.

Series 2016 On January 25, 2016 the District issued $8,820,000 of Special Assessment Bonds, Series 2016 due on May 1, 2046 with fixed interest rates ranging from 3.50% to 4.750%. The bonds were issued to finance the cost of acquiring, constructing and equipping certain assessable improvements. Interest is to be paid semiannually on each May 1 and November 1. Principal on the Bonds is to be paid serially commencing May 1, 2017 through May 1, 2046. The Series 2016 Bonds are subject to redemption at the option of the District prior to their maturity. The Bonds are subject to extraordinary mandatory redemption prior to their selected maturity in the manner determined by the Bond Registrar if certain events occurred as outlined in the Bond Indenture. The Bond Indenture established a debt service reserve requirement as well as other restrictions and requirements relating principally to the use of proceeds to pay for the infrastructure improvements and the procedures to be followed by the District on assessments to property owners. The District agrees to levy special assessments in annual amounts adequate to provide payment of debt service and to meet the reserve requirements. The District was in compliance with the requirements at September 30, 2016. Long-term debt activity Changes in long-term liability activity for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2016 were as follows:

Beginning Balance Additions Reductions

Ending Balance

Due Within One Year

Governmental activitiesSeries 2015 -$ 7,120,000$ -$ 7,120,000$ 95,000$ Series 2016 - 8,820,000 - 8,820,000 150,000

Original Issuance Discount - (64,505) (1,615) (62,890) - Total -$ 15,875,495$ (1,615)$ 15,877,110$ 245,000$

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NOTE 8 – LONG TERM LIABILITIES (Continued)

Long-term debt activity (Continued) At September 30, 2016, the scheduled debt service requirements on the long-term debt were as follows:

Year ending September 30, Principal Interest Total

2017 245,000$ 889,355$ 1,134,355$ 2018 255,000 787,763 1,042,763 2019 265,000 776,738 1,041,738 2020 275,000 765,258 1,040,258 2021 285,000 753,323 1,038,323

2022-2026 1,660,000 3,554,998 5,214,998 2027-2031 2,130,000 3,100,188 5,230,188 2032-2036 2,735,000 2,511,030 5,246,030 2037-2041 3,525,000 1,737,008 5,262,008 2042-2046 4,565,000 729,515 5,294,515

Total 15,940,000$ 15,605,176$ 31,545,176$

Governmental Activities

NOTE 9 – MANAGEMENT COMPANY The District has contracted with a management company to perform management advisory services, which include financial and accounting advisory services. Certain employees of the management company also serve as officers of the District. Under the agreement, the District compensates the management company for management, accounting, financial reporting, computer and other administrative costs.

NOTE 10 – RISK MANAGEMENT The District is exposed to various risks of loss related to torts; theft of, damage to, and destruction of assets; errors and omissions; and natural disasters. The District has obtained commercial insurance from independent third parties to mitigate the costs of these risks; coverage may not extend to all situations. There were no settled claims during the past three years. NOTE 11 – CONCENTRATION The District’s activity is dependent upon the continued involvement of the Developers, the loss of which could have a material adverse effect on the District’s operations.

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BONTERRA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT CITY OF HIALEAH, FLORIDA

SCHEDULE OF REVENUES, EXPENDITURES AND CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE - BUDGET AND ACTUAL – GENERAL FUND

FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2016

Budgeted Amounts Actual

Original & Final Amounts

REVENUESDeveloper Contributions 90,125$ 68,445$ (21,680)$

Total revenues 90,125 68,445 (21,680)

EXPENDITURESCurrent:

General government 90,125 69,159 20,966Total expenditures 90,125 69,159 20,966

Excess (deficiency) of revenuesover (under) expenditures -$ (714) (714)$

Fund balance - beginning 4,944

Fund balance - ending 4,230$

Variance with Final Budget -

Positive (Negative)

See notes to required supplementary information

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BONTERRA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT CITY OF HIALEAH, FLORIDA

NOTES TO REQUIRED SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION

The District is required to establish a budgetary system and an approved Annual Budget for the general fund. The District’s budgeting process is based on estimates of cash receipts and cash expenditures which are approved by the Board. The budget approximates a basis consistent with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (generally accepted accounting principles). The legal level of budgetary control, the level at which expenditures may not exceed budget, is in the aggregate. Any budget amendments that increase the aggregate budgeted appropriations must be approved by the Board of Supervisors. Actual expenditures did not exceed appropriations for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2016. The actual general fund expenditures for the 2016 fiscal year were lower than budgeted amounts due primarily to anticipated costs which were not incurred in the current fiscal year.

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INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT ON INTERNAL CONTROL OVER FINANCIAL REPORTING AND ON COMPLIANCE AND OTHER MATTERS BASED ON AN AUDIT

OF FINANCIAL STATEMENTS PERFORMED IN ACCORDANCE WITH GOVERNMENT AUDITING STANDARDS

To the Board of Supervisors Bonterra Community Development District City of Hialeah, Florida We have audited, in accordance with the auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of America and the standards applicable to financial audits contained in Government Auditing Standards issued by the Comptroller General of the United States, the financial statements of the governmental activities and each major fund of Bonterra Community Development District, City of Hialeah, Florida (“District”) as of and for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2016, and the related notes to the financial statements, which collectively comprise the District’s basic financial statements, and have issued our opinion thereon dated June 19, 2017.

Internal Control Over Financial Reporting In planning and performing our audit of the financial statements, we considered the District’s internal control over financial reporting (internal control) to determine the audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances for the purpose of expressing our opinions on the financial statements, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the District’s internal control. Accordingly, we do not express an opinion on the effectiveness of the District’s internal control.

A deficiency in internal control exists when the design or operation of a control does not allow management or employees, in the normal course of performing their assigned functions, to prevent, or detect and correct misstatements on a timely basis. A material weakness is a deficiency, or a combination of deficiencies, in internal control, such that there is a reasonable possibility that a material misstatement of the entity’s financial statements will not be prevented, or detected and corrected on a timely basis. A significant deficiency is a deficiency, or a combination of deficiencies, in internal control that is less severe than a material weakness, yet important enough to merit attention by those charged with governance.

Our consideration of internal control was for the limited purpose described in the first paragraph of this section and was not designed to identify all deficiencies in internal control that might be material weaknesses or, significant deficiencies. Given these limitations, during our audit we did not identify any deficiencies in internal control that we consider to be material weaknesses. However, material weaknesses may exist that have not been identified.

Compliance and Other Matters As part of obtaining reasonable assurance about whether the District’s financial statements are free from material misstatement, we performed tests of its compliance with certain provisions of laws, regulations, contracts, and agreements, noncompliance with which could have a direct and material effect on the determination of financial statement amounts. However, providing an opinion on compliance with those provisions was not an objective of our audit, and accordingly, we do not express such an opinion. The results of our tests disclosed no instances of noncompliance or other matters that are required to be reported under Government Auditing Standards.

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Purpose of this Report The purpose of this report is solely to describe the scope of our testing of internal control and compliance and the results of that testing, and not to provide an opinion on the effectiveness of the entity’s internal control or on compliance. This report is an integral part of an audit performed in accordance with Government Auditing Standards in considering the entity’s internal control and compliance. Accordingly, this communication is not suitable for any other purpose.

June 19, 2017

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INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT ON COMPLIANCE WITH THEREQUIREMENTS OF SECTION 218.415, FLORIDA STATUTES, REQUIRED BY RULE 10.556(10) OF THE AUDITOR GENERAL OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA

To the Board of Supervisors Bonterra Community Development District City of Hialeah, Florida

We have examined Bonterra Community Development District, City of Hialeah, Florida’s (“District”) compliance with the requirements of Section 218.415, Florida Statutes, in accordance with Rule 10.556(10) of the Auditor General of the State of Florida during the fiscal year ended September 30, 2016. Management is responsible for District’s compliance with those requirements. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on District’s compliance based on our examination. Our examination was conducted in accordance with attestation standards established by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and, accordingly, included examining, on a test basis, evidence about District’s compliance with those requirements and performing such other procedures as we considered necessary in the circumstances. We believe that our examination provides a reasonable basis for our opinion. Our examination does not provide a legal determination on District’s compliance with specified requirements. In our opinion, the District complied, in all material respects, with the aforementioned requirements for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2016. This report is intended solely for the information and use of the Legislative Auditing Committee, members of the Florida Senate and the Florida House of Representatives, the Florida Auditor General, management, and the Board of Supervisors of Bonterra Community Development District, City of Hialeah, Florida and is not intended to be and should not be used by anyone other than these specified parties.

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MANAGEMENT LETTER PURSUANT TO THE RULES OF THE AUDITOR GENERAL FOR THE STATE OF FLORIDA

To the Board of Supervisors Bonterra Community Development District City of Hialeah, Florida Report on the Financial Statements We have audited the accompanying basic financial statements of Bonterra Community Development District, City of Hialeah, Florida ("District") as of and for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2016, and have issued our report thereon dated June 19, 2017. Auditor’s Responsibility We conducted our audit in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of America; the standards applicable to financial audits contained in Government Auditing Standards, issued by the Comptroller General of the United States; and Chapter 10.550, Rules of the Florida Auditor General. Other Reports and Schedule We have issued our Independent Auditor’s Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting and Compliance and Other Matters based on an audit of the financial statements performed in accordance with Government Auditing Standards; and Independent Accountant’s Report on an examination conducted in accordance with AICPA Professional Standards, Section 601, regarding compliance requirements in accordance with Chapter 10.550, Rules of the Auditor General. Disclosures in those reports, which are dated June 19, 2017, should be considered in conjunction with this management letter. Purpose of this Letter

The purpose of this letter is to comment on those matters required by Chapter 10.550 of the Rules of the Auditor General for the State of Florida. Accordingly, in connection with our audit of the financial statements of the District, as described in the first paragraph, we report the following: I. Current year findings and recommendations. II. Status of prior year findings and recommendations. III. Compliance with the Provisions of the Auditor General of the State of Florida. Our management letter is intended solely for the information and use of the Legislative Auditing Committee, members of the Florida Senate and the Florida House of Representatives, the Florida Auditor General, Federal and other granting agencies, as applicable, management, and the Board of Supervisors of Bonterra Community Development District, City of Hialeah, Florida and is not intended to be and should not be used by anyone other than these specified parties. We wish to thank Bonterra Community Development District, City of Hialeah, Florida and the personnel associated with it, for the opportunity to be of service to them in this endeavor as well as future engagements, and the courtesies extended to us.

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REPORT TO MANAGEMENT

I. CURRENT YEAR FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS

None II. PRIOR YEAR FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS

N/A. First year audit III. COMPLIANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THE AUDITOR GENERAL OF THE STATE OF

FLORIDA

Unless otherwise required to be reported in the auditor’s report on compliance and internal controls, the management letter shall include, but not be limited to the following: 1. A statement as to whether or not corrective actions have been taken to address findings

and recommendations made in the preceding annual financial audit report.

N/A. First year audit

2. Any recommendations to improve the local governmental entity's financial management.

There were no such matters discovered by, or that came to the attention of, the auditor, to be reported for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2016.

3. Noncompliance with provisions of contracts or grant agreements, or abuse, that have occurred, or are likely to have occurred, that have an effect on the financial statements that is less than material but which warrants the attention of those charged with governance.

There were no such matters discovered by, or that came to the attention of, the auditor, to be reported, for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2016.

4. The name or official title and legal authority of the District are disclosed in the notes to the financial statements.

5. The financial report filed with the Florida Department of Financial Services pursuant to Section 218.32(1)(a), Florida Statutes agrees with the September 30, 2016 financial audit report.

6. The District has not met one or more of the financial emergency conditions described in Section

218.503(1), Florida Statutes. 7. We applied financial condition assessment procedures and no deteriorating financial conditions

were noted as of September 30, 2016. It is management’s responsibility to monitor financial condition, and our financial condition assessment was based in part on representations made by management and the review of financial information provided by same.